Price for Mica, Including Splittings; Mica Waste in Kazakhstan - 2021

Contents:

1. Price for Mica, Including Splittings; Mica Waste in Kazakhstan (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Mica, Including Splittings; Mica Waste in Kazakhstan (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Mica, Including Splittings; Mica Waste in Kazakhstan
4. Exports of Mica, Including Splittings; Mica Waste in Kazakhstan

Price for Mica, Including Splittings; Mica Waste in Kazakhstan (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for mica, including splittings; mica wastes stood at $3,173 per ton in 2022, falling by -30.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a slight expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 49%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $4,595 per ton, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($9,937 per ton), while the price for China ($546 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Mica, Including Splittings; Mica Waste in Kazakhstan (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for mica, including splittings; mica wastes stood at $14,220 per ton in 2022, increasing by 3,054% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Russia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to +115.8% per year.

Imports of Mica, Including Splittings; Mica Waste in Kazakhstan

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of mica, including splittings; mica wastes increased by 98% to 186 tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild decrease.

In value terms, mica, including splittings; mica waste imports soared to $590K in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +89.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Mica, Including Splittings; Mica Waste to Kazakhstan in 2022:

1. Russia (133.7 tons)
2. India (47.5 tons)
3. China (4.3 tons)

Exports of Mica, Including Splittings; Mica Waste in Kazakhstan

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of mica, including splittings; mica wastes, when their volume decreased by -98.6% to 1 tons. In general, exports recorded a sharp downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 88% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 72 tons, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, mica, including splittings; mica waste exports reduced sharply to $14K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $32K, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Mica, Including Splittings; Mica Waste from Kazakhstan in 2022:

1. Russia (1.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform